Re: [Maine-birds] Bangor Daily News article

He was probably very cold and soaking up the sun for warmth. 

 

Again, I'd like to caution everyone about owls that are visible during very cold periods, particularly those who are new to this list and might not realize the devastating effect we can have on our winter visitors.  During extreme cold periods, owls often remain motionless for days to conserve energy. Approaching them too closely  will cause them to fly and waste that precious energy.  I'm now concerned that people who have visited Strawberry Island, at low tide, to see the Snowy, are approaching way too closely to get a good view.  If you've ever worked at a rehab center and have been presented with an owl that was being photographed for weeks and was not moving unless provoked, you'll understand how important it is to keep a distance.  Once they get to the rehab center it's often too late as their organs have shut down. 

Thanks,

Linda

 

Linda D. Scotland
PO Box 248
Cape Neddick, ME 03902
207-363-5377
lds@maine.rr.com

From: Bob Duchesne

Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 5:52 PM

To: maine-birds@googlegroups.com

Subject: [Maine-birds] Bangor Daily News article

My timing was better than usual. When it's so cold that the only good birding is out the window, this week's Bangor Daily News article about squirrels at the feeder has generated more than average interest: http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/25/outdoors/pesky-squirrels-make-feeding-birds-a-challenge/

 

And it seems to be a good follow-up to last week's article, which also got some buzz: http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/18/outdoors/belly-up-birds-the-feeders-are-full/

 

I meant to post earlier, but when it is this cold, keep on the lookout for daylight owls. On my way to Augusta on Wednesday, at 9am just before the Newport line in the southbound lane, a Barred Owl  was sitting in bright sunlight right where you might normally expect a Red-tailed Hawk this time of year. In the glare of the midmorning sun, it was probably the most brightly lit Barred Owl I've ever seen. I can only presume that he was too hungry to stop hunting at sunrise, and the crows were too cold to do anything about it.

 

Bob Duchesne

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